Observatories

Smart Sub Observatory is a flexible platform enabling tailor-made solutions, both with sensors from Aanderaa and other suppliers. They can be used off-the-shelf or customized to better cover application requirements.

Easy transport and secure launchingBecause all the equipment is gathered into a single platform testing of functionality is easy and safe. Equipment is not disconnected during transport - contributing to equipment that has worked during the trial period also working when the equipment is deployed. Instruments and sensors are protected during transport and deployment minimizing delays and malfunctions. This gives reliable collection of data, better economy and not least - that deadlines can be met.

Long-term deployment timesSmartSub Observatory can use relatively large battery packs so that deployment times can be extensive - several years if needed. Different battery types can be used, and it is important to find the correct type. An interesting solution is a large case with alkaline batteries which negates transport restrictions and allows affordable standard batteries to be bought locally.

Straightforward data communicationCollected data can either be stored in instruments throughout the entire measuring period, or they can be sent to the surface via an acoustic modem. With a combination of acoustic data transfer to a buoy on the surface, forwarding of data via radio or satellite, data can be transmitted directly into a database at the office. Surface vessels over the site can collect data via acoustic communication without the observatory being brought to the surface. In this way you have relatively "fresh" data at low cost. Acoustic data transfer is available as an integrated application. In shallow waters the platform can be equipped with a cable to shore, both to power the instruments and to display data in real time.

Easy to raise to the surfaceSmart Sub Observatory can be equipped with a simple and reliable acoustic release. It can be furnished with an Argos or Iridium Beacon and flashing light, to assist retrieval on the surface. In this way it can quickly and easily be serviced and resume operations.

RecyclingThe platform is designed to be reusable thus ensuring owners significant economic advantages. If there is a need for new sensors or other changes, it is usually easy to make such modifications.

Conductivity sensors from Aanderaa are compact, fully integrated sensors for measuring the electrical conductivity of seawater. Conductivity is a key parameter for in-situ measurements of several fundamental physical properties of seawater.

The Aanderaa Real-Time Communication System is designed to provide our customers and system integrators with powerful and efficient tools for data collection and control of our latest generation oceanographic instruments.

Aanderaa Wave and Tide Sensors are compact fully integrated sensor for measuring the wave and tide conditions designed to be mounted on the Aanderaa multiparameter SeaGuard Platform or via cable connected to SmartGuard datalogger.

Aanderaa is part of Xylem Analytics and a leading provider of robust and reliable instrument solutions for ocenaographic and other environmental measurements. Xylem Analytics is part of Xylem Inc., a global company focused on solving the world's most challenging and fundamental water issues. As accurate analysis is crucial to the water industry, Xylem Analytics taps its diverse product brands for leadership in that field and beyond, providing the best laboratory and field monitoring instrumentation across a wide variety of industries. www.xylem.com